Tag Archives: salad

Ahhh…. grilling season. With the warmer weather, more of the cooking and eating moves outdoors and who doesn’t love that? It’s not hard to think of something that sounds good. A steak? Some chicken? But what do you put with it? I made this salad for a side dish and loved it. The creamy […]

Don’t make that salad the same old way. Tossing everything in a bowl and soaking it in dressing gets tiresome. Why not mix things up a bit and do something different? Greens and all the toppings you can imagine take on a whole new light when they’re served in an unexpected way. Brimming […]

Skip the drive through. You can make a great dinner in less time than it takes to say, “hold the pickles,” and the only skill you need is browning ground beef. Kids will eat it. Husbands, too. And because you are buying your own ingredients (lean, organic beef, light shredded cheese and mayo, […]

It’s official. Summer’s over and we’re good to call it fall. Celebrate the new season with a crisp salad filled with autumn flavor. Fall Harvest Salad has toasted pecans, roasted acorn squash, juicy first-of-the-season apples, and dried cranberries tumbled over a crunchy salad blend of cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts. The dressing […]

Summer, where did you go? There were a few barbecues, some berry picking, a road trip or two, and then just like that – it was over. Not to fear. There are still plenty of nice, warm days ahead of us, and we know how to make the most of it. Capture those […]

Caesar salad is a snap to make at home, and knowing how to make a good Caesar dressing is something everyone should know. Put a hot twist on your Caesar with this Spicy Caesar Salad recipe from Cat Cora. Using mayonnaise in the dressing not only speeds things up, but also eliminates the […]

Memorial Day is right around the corner. There will no doubt be copious amounts of barbecue, beer, wine, and lots of sides. If we are lucky, there will also be a sufficient amount of beautiful sunshine, too. Why not add something fun, impaled, and moveable to the mix? I am a huge fan […]

Easter is coming, and you’ve got your bunnies in a row. Ham/lamb, side dishes, some roasted spring veggies, and a loaf of that beautifully braided bread… yep, it’s all there. But you might still have a hole in your Easter menu that is just waiting for this salad. The ingredient list is simple. Made from […]

Ah, love… Just the thought of it makes your heart beat a little faster. Sure, there’s candy, and flowers, but what about making something special for someone you love? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it made me think of one of my favorite romantic places. We spent several […]

Ready for the last dance of the summer? It’s Labor Day already. Where did the summer go? Did you know that Labor Day has a Northwest connection? In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official holiday. Originally meant to honor the labor movement, it is […]